new iron set

[Chip Strokes]

hey everyone! 

i’m new to the forum and also new to golf. i picked the game up two months ago and have gotten out 3-4 times a week since. 

i’m about a 20-22 handicap, but that’s more due to being horrible off the tee (another story for another day) and not a reflection of my iron play  

im currently playing with my dad’s 22 year old TM LCG irons. i went a few weeks ago and got fitted, and the recommendation was for ping g410 irons. 

my hesitation with ordering the set is that i don’t really need the added distance of a GI iron. with my old hand me down set, i carry a 7 iron 200 yards, and hit the 3 iron 260+.

im going back for a second fitting in a week or so to look at some players irons and see how i hit them. i’m planning on trying out TM p790 and p760, titlest t100, srixon z785, mizuno mp18, and ping i210. 

any other recommendations are welcome as well as any input on what i’ve selected.

thanks, happy to be here on the forum. 

[cnosil]

hey everyone! 
i’m new to the forum and also new to golf. i picked the game up two months ago and have gotten out 3-4 times a week since. 
i’m about a 20-22 handicap, but that’s more due to being horrible off the tee (another story for another day) and not a reflection of my iron play  
im currently playing with my dad’s 22 year old TM LCG irons. i went a few weeks ago and got fitted, and the recommendation was for ping g410 irons. 
my hesitation with ordering the set is that i don’t really need the added distance of a GI iron. with my old hand me down set, i carry a 7 iron 200 yards, and hit the 3 iron 260+.
im going back for a second fitting in a week or so to look at some players irons and see how i hit them. i’m planning on trying out TM p790 and p760, titlest t100, srixon z785, mizuno mp18, and ping i210. 
any other recommendations are welcome as well as any input on what i’ve selected.
thanks, happy to be here on the forum. 

Where was the fitting, where are you going for the fitting and what was the explanation on why the g410 was the recommendation? What do you want from new irons? What else did you try and did the G410 only provide you with distance gains?

Pretty much all irons in the market are good and everyone has their preferences. The challenge is finding the right head/shaft combination that delivers the club correctly for you.

You indicated you hit your irons ok, why not start with the driver and some lessons?

[Chip Strokes]

2 minutes ago, cnosil said:

 

Where was the fitting, where are you going for the fitting and what was the explanation on why the g410 was the recommendation? What do you want from new irons? What else did you try and did the G410 only provide you with distance gains?

Pretty much all irons in the market are good and everyone has their preferences. The challenge is finding the right head/shaft combination that delivers the club correctly for you.

You indicated you hit your irons ok, why not start with the driver and some lessons?

 

i’ve got lessons in the works already, and am in the process of a driver fitting. 

 

from my irons i’m looking for better accuracy, consistency, and the ability to hold a green well. i don’t care if i lose some distance as long as the distance is consistent. i’m also looking for something that will suit my game as i get better, which is happening quickly  

 

i got fit at Pete’s Golf on Long Island. i’ve got no qualms with the fitting whatsoever. they were great. the 410s were chosen because i’m so new and on paper should fit the game improvement category. dispersion was a little better but distance was a little outrageous. i don’t need a 210 yard 7 iron. 

[cnosil]

 
i got fit at Pete’s Golf on Long Island. i’ve got no qualms with the fitting whatsoever. they were great. the 410s were chosen because i’m so new and on paper should fit the game improvement category. dispersion was a little better but distance was a little outrageous. i don’t need a 210 yard 7 iron. 

Fittings are done because what the paper says isn’t always correct. Did the fitter have you try other head types? Make sure you discuss what you are looking for from the fitter but there is nothing wrong with game improvement irons. Clubhead speed is what drives distance and while players irons are generally shorter you will probably still hit them 200+. With you clubhead speed fitting the bottom of the bag will require you to purchase specialty wedges